Investigation launched after 'sexual assault' at Electric Picnic

The alleged incident happened on Saturday, August 31 at the popular festival in Stradbally, Co Laois.

In a statement, a garda spokesman confirmed officers are investigating the report and are continuing to support the alleged victim. A spokesman added: "Gardaí are investigating the report of an alleged sexual assault of a female that is reported to have occurred on Saturday 31st August in the Stradbally area of Co Laois.It comes after gardai revealed yesterday that they dealt with what they called 453 “reported incidents” of illegal drug use at the event.How to follow the Irish Mirror on social media You can like our main Facebook page here.

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